Whew, that's a real mouthful - almost a tongue twister - LOL
Some of you, I'm sure, saw Batman's current classified ad for two Addiction Bows, of the Anneewakee persuasion, for sale. If so you may also have noticed that I jumped on one of the two, as soon as I saw the ad (which wasn't right away).
I posted that I was to pick the "new" bow up tonight, and promised to post pics from the "Adoption Ceremony" It is to be a Sister bow to my Anneewakee addiction, "Blackie". So here they are, with appropriate comments.
I arrived at Don's for the ceremony, in a happy state of euphoria (that's happy squared for those mathematically inclined), and was welcomed by one of the "batman cave" local natives (Don's Son, William).
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After exchanging the proper courtly greetings (and slanderous comments) Don and I went out to shoot. He, with his "keeper" Batman Edition Anneewakee Addiction , and I, with my own, "Blackie". After warming up with our bows of choice, I would get to shoot The 47# @ 28", 56" recurve I had opted to buy from Don.
All kidding aside, we had a great time shooting on Don's bale target and on his 3d targets, all the while shooting the breeze and catching up on news we had to share. Then we made sure my "new" bow liked my CX Heritage 90 arrows. (I really do think I will call it "Brownie" as it has Sycamore limb laminations under the Camo Limbsations that Don generously included with the bow.) It seemed to like my arrows, for me, but then, to make sure, I asked "Deadeye Don" to fling a few with it also, for verification. We really both were doing some pretty darned good shooting, while having a fine time, but his shooting is always far better and more consistant than mine.
After awhile we took a break to get an "Adoption Ceremony" Pic:
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(I think my two "ladies" like each other, and Don's Special Batman Edition seemed to look on with approval.)
Here is the group Don shot from about 30 yds with my arrows and "Brownie". Mine was about twice that large, from half that far - LOL:
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Here I am admiring his group, happily, with Brownie in hand:
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Here Is Both of us after Don shot a group with his own Batman special and his arrows. I told him, if he shot a tighter group with his, that I was going to tell everyone he sold me an inferior bow, so I suspect he threw the last arrow high just to save face - LOL.
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Anyway, the purchase was a great deal for me, and we had a great little mid-year get together. Don still has one heavier Anneewakee Addiction bow for sale - see his classified ad here on tradgang. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Thats some good stuff Bernie,wish I had the funds for that one,congrats shoot her well. :thumbsup:
Good on you Bernie! Maybe we will meet up at a future shoot and have a "get acquainted shoot" with our Addictions.
Still plan on making Hickory in the future, or maybe ATAR will be back next year!
Wish I was closer to you southern boys!
Lee
Looks like good times!! Good deal.
What a great story.....It's like selling a puppy. You always want your pup to go to a good home. Glad your "likin" that new "Brownie" Bernie!!!
Blackie-Brownie-Bernie-Batman.
Sounds like a line from Dr.Seus!!
Thanks guys - I do think the world of these fiesty little bows, they are all heart and performance. I also always have a blast when I can get together to shoot with good friends like this - and I always learn at least a little something that helps - if I just remember - LOL.
I was having trouble touching my nose comfortably on my fletching (an important part of my anchor point), so I was "forgetting" to do it sometimes. Don simply twisted my shaft on the knock a tad (DUH!)and brought my cock feather up to a more comfortable "Nose-reach" - sure helped in neck/head comfort,and consistency. Now I just have to Remember to remember - :D (He also gave me ten demerits for forgetting :o )
Ckanous, that's funny, I don't care who you are :laughing:
Man I almost cryed! I feel honered, congrad. Bernie, you guys are like rabbit hunters except they have packs of beagles ya'll have packs of Addictions
Bernie, I too very much enjoyed our visit. Like john said ," it's like selling a puppy to a good home". I'm sure you'll get alot of enjoyment from that bow. also the young man who may be using it this hunting season. Thanks for the write up. see ya soon. DB
LOL- Lee (Hootsbow), your all heart - I love folks who can tear up when the "occasion" calls for it (just like me, f'rinstance) :D
I liked John's analogy too, Don. We still forgot (at the end) that other thing you asked me about, and I didn't intend to forget it, I'll be glad to do you the favor. We'll have to get together on that after the big weekend.
looks like it was a lot of fun, sorry i missed out on the festivities during the adoption proceedings. i'll catch up with y'all sometime soon i hope. rv
So that's what you typed about over in the other forum!
Alrighty then... anyone that can make a chicken farmer cry is ok by me, Bernie! Takes a real man (marine) to make one of them shed salt! :rolleyes: :eek: :saywhat:
Looks like you're building a stable of short bows in the Garden Gnome range... fine sticks they are...
When you give (or get) a hoot, ya have to give a hoot! (and hollar!)
And we won't tell...Rose thought you were out a garage sales or flea markets! :)
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Yep, this is the Anneewakee Addiction Adoption I spoke of in TGMM
LOL - not quite, Doc, but that'd work too I guess, if needed, since I'm always at yard sales if I see one - ;)
Tell you something dandy I did see though. On the way to Don's I pass a couple of horse pastures and I always sneak eyeballs at any stock out there. Last night there happened to be a beautiful young colt - a pinto whose brown spots were almost Palamino colored. So on the way home I was set to oggle for another glimpse - instead I saw a pair of beautiful, healthy whitetail yearlings (probably last years crop) playing "tag and leap" along the woods line at the back edge of the pasture. Really finished off an already great evening in an extra fine fashion!
Now, Bernie...hopefully you pulled OVER to do all this gawkin!
Having ridden wit cha that one time and watched the center line pass on both sides of your li'l truck, I'm thinking yaking, gawkin and such ain't in yer best interest while zoom-zoomin down the highway! :scared: :eek:
Seriously, that is so neat to see a pretty colt one way and a new crop of yearlings prancing about on the return. You're livin right, Hoss!
When yer right, yer right, Dave. I do have to be very careful about that. I didn't quite stop (either way) but I did slow way down and made sure I stayed aligned properly - plus it is a straight stretch and flatter than a fritter, unlike that mountain - LOL. I do enjoy those sights and one MUST "pause and smell the roses" when nature allows the chance to present itself.
This AM, while Rose was still sleeping in I was "playing" with "Brownie" a little, and I like her just as much as I do "Blackie". The best part is, I think she seems to like me too.
When Rose got up she shook her head and said, "Just what you need, another Addiction." She was smileing though - wonder which way she meant that :confused: ;)
Pictures at 11:00 (perhaps) :archer:
Lil Bro, you know I'm just messin wit cha! :)
I tend to keep the peddle to the metal too much.. so I admire that you enjoyed what nature handed you!
Glad, too, your new "love child" has shown promise.
This Rose... she is a peach! so many of your stories of your two's interactions make me smile! Just goes to show what a lifetime together working out the kinks will do for folks!
Congrats to you both and may there be many more years of interactions to share with us.
Bless you both! :)
I always know that, Dave, and wouldn't be sure it was you, if ya didn't - any more than you would know it was me if i didn't mess with you - :D .
I agree with you about Rose too, and what makes "it" work. Thanks for the kind words.
Does "Brownie" look good in the Creme Broulee vehicle it rides in? seriously, I couldn't think of a better person to "adopt" one of Lee's beautiful bows.....wish I could adopt the partner one.....just for the mojo from Batman! Just shoot them equal...no need for Blackie to get jealous! LOL!
Lee
I hear ya, Lee - LOL.
Speaking of shooting equal, I decided to do a little comparisson (enjoyment and pictures) at home this PM. (Remember, Brownie is 2" longer than Blackie, but 3 #s lighter.)
First here is Blackie and Brownie hanging on the same Turkey foot bow holder that Blackie has always called home since she came here. Brownie is in back of her, and I've added the "requisite" 3 hunting arrows to her Slim Jim Quiver also (no rider blunt yet though). If you spot the brown riser in the far rear of the rack, that is a little lt wt Browning Wasp I keep around for others to shoot:
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Rose and I moved outside for separate pics of the bows - Blackie in draw position and at (my) full draw:
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Brownie in draw position, and at full draw, with her camo Skinsation limb protectors fully on:
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(more to follow)
Lookin good Bernie!!!
For the next two pics, I slipped the Skinsations back/up on Brownie's limbs, and faced the camera, so you can see her Sycamore limb lams, and why I named her "Brownie". In the first one I was still moving a little and "fuzzed" it:
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Here's a birds-eye view of Blackie (left) and Brownie (right), side by next, that I took from my shooting tower:
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Then, even though it was 92 degrees and the sweat flies were ferocious out, I wanted to actually put my "nose to the feather" and shoot both bows, at least a little, before returning to the comfort of the house, as Rose had already done - LOL
First I had to deal with big Red, the Target Protector", and shoo him away from the shooting lane, where he'd been studiously watching all our "moves":
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I shot five arrows (yeah, I lost one in the grass at Don's Friday - LOL), with each bow, from aprox 12-13 yards and took pics of the groups.
Brownie got four 10s, and one I threw high for a "just barely" 8:
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I got a little "messier" with Blackie due to the extra bit of weight, the lousey flies, and the heat wearing me down - LOL (I got a hat full of excuses). Never-the-less I still got four 10s and a not so wide 8. I did shift my stance a little to the right, after the first couple arrows BTW - marl stone under one foot:
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I was pleased with the results of all of this comparison, even though it was hotter, and not as much fun, than when shooting with Don the other evening.
Hope you enjoyed the pics - thanks for looking.
Thanks, ckanous.
Glad you told us which was which in the one pic cause they both look pretty dark to me...but be the suntan brownie got hanging out in the heat!
That cat would shooed when you let er rip the first time hearing them feather fluffin overhead, I bet! :)
Looka likw yer loosin weight Bernie...seems you need 2 belts to hold yer britches up...or is one your belt quiver? :) :)
Nice for ya old guy! Makes me envious. I shot today, too... but did it early afore it got steamy. I hate humidity! :(
I'm officially jealous Bernie quite a pair of bows you have there.
Bernie
Nice group!!!! Nice pics!!!
I can see the new ad," If Bernie can shoot like this with an Addiction, just think of what YOU could do!" :laughing: Just kidding Bernie, I know you have plenty of experience and some of the best coaches in Trad archery right close by.
great report, Bernie. Looks like you can shoot either just as good. I'm heading up to John's in the am to look at a project. I'm taking the other bow up to him to carry to Denton Hill. Hopefully someone will take a shine to it as well. DB
Owl
Sound like the perfect ad...... :D
Thanks Bernie for posting this one! I have been looking for a one piece recurve and have fallen in love with these bows! Getting ready to take the plunge! Question, how long is your draw length?
I wouldn't mind to much, owlbait/John, I was kinda thinking the same thing - sorta like, "So easy even a caveman can do it," type of ad :goldtooth:
Thanks, Don. I had forgotten you said you were going to send it to Denton with John, and wondered (who lucked out) when I saw the "SOLD" on your classified ad. John will find her a good home. Hey bring me a set of Rider Arrow clamps for the Slim Jim from John, if you wouldn't mind, and I'll pay you when I pick 'em up. I think Chris Brown would like one on there if he does use it, as he liked the idea of mine.
The main difference, Doc (other than slight variances in specs, & materials), is Brownie has a neat red separator "wave" in the handle, and her "back" lams are brown instead of black, which the (real nice) camo sleeves hide in most of the pics.
Don't be too jealous, Larry (Grinch), Just take a run up here some day and I'll let ya shoot 'em both, I'd love to meet/shoot with you.
Oooops, sorry, Interseptor. I'm pretty much down to 25" Maybe approaching back towards 26", since switching to 3 under, and on a "good day" (I used to be 27" - LOL). I can't imagine that you'd ever be sorry if you did "plunge", they sure are sweet to handle/shoot, and John is a a super fine/fun guy to talk with on the phone. It'd be a great 4th of July gift to yourself - :archer:
HAPPY FOURTH of JULY, to ALL!
Congratulations on you new bow Bernie! looks really good! Enojoy! having a new bow in the rack, what a great feeling is that! :archer:
oh and Happy 4th of July!
Good pics and shooting Bernie!
Thanks Pon and LimBender.
I was typing an answer to Lee Vivian when the site went into software update this AM (durn being a two finger typist anyway - LOL)
Lee, Brownie and Blackie seemed to be acting like a couple of teen-aged girls at a 'jamma party on the way home from don's, so i guess she was liking the "Poor Man's Luxury Ride" in the cb Ford Edge - LOL.
BTW, stop in at John's booth at Denton, and you might just might go home with that "batman" MOJOed-up Anneewakee Addiction, in spite of yourself - another (late) Fourth of July present to yourself. :goldtooth:
(I guar-an-tee - I wouldn't have been in a position to pick Brownie up either, if it hadn't have been for a little "windfall" that Rose and I fell into a couple weeks ago.)
Bernie,
Glad to see they are adapting! I used my Addiction bow with the Slim Jim Quiver for the first time today at a local 3D, and loved the extra weight and balance it gave the bow! Actually shot pretty decent today..fletched up some new heritage 150's on Sunday night for the occasion, and they look pretty good with the setup!
Unfortunately, (or fortunately) I have to work the weekend of Denton Hill, so won't get to see John or the Batman bow....that's all I would need is to take it out and shoot it there! Hope it finds a good home....
Here is a pic of my Addiction decked out and ready to go...didn't mean to steal your thread on adoption...... :knothead:
Lee
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Dang Lee, Hate your not going to a Denton Hill! was looking forward to seeing ya and all great photo work I knew were going to be doing. They need to just hire ya to shoot photos up there!
Bernie, you need to jump in the van with John and get up there, Just show up at his house weds. morning and tell him I said so!
Yeah , Lee, I am disappointed about not making Denton Hill but the schedule in my new job just didn't work out. I am sure there will be plenty of great photos from that weekend. You and John have a good trip and have a great week there! Just make sure the Batman bow gets a home so I'm not tempted any more!
Lee
I can't believe a good friend would use a lame excuse like "work" just to "hide" and keep from buying a bow - you know what I always say - "There is no bad reason to buy another bow!" :goldtooth:
Besides that, Bernie, John doesn't want to stop every 2 hrs to let you whiz givin us older gents have that "issue" to wrestle.... let the "pups" wait..it'll be their turn! :rolleyes: :knothead: :biglaugh:
BTW, Bernie...you wont need to worry if'n you DO GO, cause it costs enough to git in, you won't have to worry about $$$...you wont have nuff left offa yer pension to be tempted!
so im guessin i would have to sell my soul to hades himself 100 x to make it to denton lol, not that i havent already bahahaha rv
I just took a sneak-peek at their Site (or brochure) and I see what you mean, Doc - Guess I don't need any-a-thet high dollar stuff, by the quick glimpse - Oh well - LOL
Don't get me wrong...good shoot if'n you want to test bows and see bowyers! it's a happening place...
but alas, it's no B'more or the likes... but if ya want to go...and John will ride ya, I'll chip in toward your entry fee! :)
LOL, nice thought, Dave. I hear (Lee Hoots told me) that they have a huge field of a "Swapping Blanket" there. I'd probably rather be "a little fly on the wall" one time, just to see that. :archer: